Confidence Can be a Game Changer if You Master It What gives you the biggest boost of confidence? Knowing what fuels your confidence is essential so you can refill your confidence tank or keep it high… Confidence can go up and down for athletes. You probably have experienced several times through your athletic career where your confidence stores … Sport Psychology Article…
Tips for Receiving Constructive Criticism How do you respond to constructive criticism? Do you reject it outright or welcome it from coaches? Why do some athletes reject corrections or constructive feedback from their coach? Athletes fear receiving constructive criticism for several reasons: Some athletes see the criticism as a list of everything they do wrong. In these instances, … Sport Psychology Article…
In this sports psychology video, I discuss why athletes quit sports and the right and wrong reasons to quit: Here’s the question of the week: “I’m playing soccer and I’m thinking about quitting because I am literally the worst one on the team. I tried to tell my parents that I don’t want to play soccer anymore, but … Sport Psychology Article…
Overcoming Underperformance for Athletes How well do you perform when your back is up against the wall or when you are playing an elimination game? Some athletes perform better when there is a sense of urgency or perceived pressure. We often call these athletes clutch in those situations. However, are all athletes who play better when their backs … Sport Psychology Article…
When you’re not performing your best, do you sometimes shut down and stop communicating with your teammates? Many athletes struggle with communication when they aren’t performing well in competition. However, in this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn helps athletes effectively communicate with their teammates. What can you do continuously communicate with your teammates instead of shutting now? Learn … Sport Psychology Article…
In this sports psychology podcast, Dr. Cohn helps a soccer player understand the importance of team communication to achieve success. In addition, he highlights the mindset of moving on from past mistakes and staying in the moment of the game. In this episode, Dr. Cohn Answers a question from Lee who had to say this about this about … Sport Psychology Article…